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Archaeology of North Kesteven |
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A guide to the history of this part of the county.
It covers:-
- The Prehistoric Period
- The Iron Age
- The Roman Period
- The Anglo-Saxon Period
- The Medieval Period
- Up to the Present Day
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Find out more about the archaeology of North Kesteven |
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Decorated Medieval Tiles |
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Decorated clay floor tiles were in use as early as the 10th century, but the chief period of their popularity came between the 13th and 16th centuries. |
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Treasure Trove |
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"Treasure Trove" articles were first broadcast on BBC Radio Lincolnshire. |
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List of Treasure Trove articles |
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Historic Lincolnshire Villages |
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Discover traditional buildings within Lincolnshire's villages
Explore Lincolnshire Village Trails
Lincolnshire Villages - Then and Now
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List of Historic Lincolnshire Villages |
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Abbeys of the Witham Valley |
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Bardney Abbey
A guide to the history and remains of the Benedictine abbey. The village of Bardney lies nine miles east of Lincoln on the east bank of the River Witham. In the 7th century an abbey was founded here making it the first of the group of monastic houses that dominated the Witham valley from the 12th to the 16th centuries. |
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Barlings Abbey
A guide to the history and remains of the Premonstratensian abbey. The stark ruins of Barlings Abbey lie seven miles east of Lincoln on the west bank of the Barlings Eau, a tributary of the River Witham. |
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Tupholme Abbey
A guide to the history and remains of the Premonstratensian abbey. The name 'Tupholme' has ancient origins. The first part, 'Tup' is a country word for sheep, and 'holme' comes from the Saxon word for island, or raised piece of ground. |
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Town and Village: Life in the Past |
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Life in Roman Ancaster
Presented in fourteen chapters. Incorporates photographs of remains, and sketches. |
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Life in Medieval Boston
Economic Life, Religious Life, The Rich and The Poor
Modern day remains of Medieval Boston
Photograph gallery of some of the remains
Drawings of Medieval Boston |
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Anglo-Saxon Holdingham
Next time you're in Sleaford's McDonald's make sure you check out an exciting new archaeological display - the unexpected discovery of an Anglo-Saxon village during the construction of the restaurant. |
